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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.16, 1,176.10 and 264.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.16, 1,176.10 and 264.18 is: 396.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.16 : 1,176.10 = 264.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.16/1,176.10 = 264.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.16x = 1,176.10 × 264.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.16x = 310,702.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,702.10/784.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.22

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